domingo, 30 de diciembre de 2012

'Game of Thrones' most pirated TV show of 2012

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"Game of Thrones", "Dexter" and "The Big Bang Theory" were the most pirated TV shows of 2012 according to file-sharing news site TorrentFreak.

HBO's "Game of Thrones" took the dubious top honor with 4.28 million illegal downloads on BitTorrent for a single episode. Last year's No. 1 draw, "Dexter," fell to second place in 2012 with 3.85 million downloads.

TorrentFreak cites international restrictions, delays and unavailability online as the primary reason viewers turn to piracy, noting that more than 80 percent of the illegal downloads occur outside the United States. 


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"Homeland," which airs after "Dexter" on Showtime, is the only other premium cable series in the pirated Top 10 list. "Breaking Bad" and "The Walking Dead" from AMC -- which was briefly dumped by the Dish network -- are the only basic cable entries.

Rounding out the list are network series "The Big Bang Theory," "How I Met Your Mother," "House," "Fringe" and surprise newcomer "Revolution."

Here are the list of 2012's most-downloaded TV shows (single episode) according to data collected by TorrentFreak and BitTorrent trackers: 


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Emilia Clarke es elegida como "El rostro más bello del 2012"

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La actriz Emilia Clarke fue escogida como "El rostro más bello del mundo en el 2012", elección que el portal web TC Candler realiza desde 1990.

La joven británica que protagoniza a Daenerys Targaryen en la serie de HBO "Game of Thrones" ha resaltado también en diversas obras del cine y el teatro, ganando gran cantidad de fans por la adaptación de los libros de la saga "Canción de Hielo y Fuego" de George R. Martin.



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sábado, 29 de diciembre de 2012

Juego de Tronos se Rodará en La Alhambra


ACTUALIZACIÓN DE ÚLTIMA HORA: Desgraciadamente esta noticia es la inocentada que IDEAL.es ha querido gastar este 28 de diciembre. ¿Te ha gustado la idea? Descubre todo lo que ha sucedido en torno a esta inocentada aquí: Juego de Tronos rodará en Granada... o la inocentada que cruzó España.

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'Juego de Tronos', la popular serie de televisión de la HBO inspirada en la saga de novelas de George R. R. Martin, finalmente rodará varios capítulos de la cuarta temporada en La Alhambra de Granada. Tal y como el escritor ya dejó caer en una entrevista concedida a IDEAL (publicada el 27 de julio de 2008, cuando la serie aún no era el fenómeno que es hoy), durante una visita a Granada con motivo del lanzamiento de 'Festín de Cuervos', la Alhambra siempre fue "una inspiración para los reinos del sur".

-¿La Alhambra sería un escenario adecuado para introducirla en sus próximos libros de "Canción de Hielo y Fuego"?
-Las características de La Alhambra ya aparecen en varios de mis libros y sobre todo en el reino más sureño de la serie "Canción de Hielo y Fuego". La Alhambra podría ser la parte más sureña de mis reinos. Los lectores además así me lo comentan. Así que ya está dentro.

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Juego de Tronos rodará capítulos en La Alhambra y busca extras en Granada
La HBO, además, ha iniciado con el vídeo viral que acompaña a esta información, la "llamada a los fans de saga", no solo de Granada, sino de España, que deseen aparecer como extras en algunos de los capítulos de la cuarta temporada de 'Juego de Tronos'. Un detalle con la inspiradora Alhambra, que imita el opening de la serie de televisión.

 

La HBO aún no ha habilitado ningún teléfono o email de contacto para apuntarse a los castings de extras de la cuarta temporada, que se preven para finales de mayo de 2013.   
 
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jueves, 27 de diciembre de 2012

'Juego de Tronos' llega a Facebook: "Game of Thrones ASCENT"

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La compañía desarrolladora Disruptor Beam, en colaboración con George R.R. Martin y la cadena HBO, ha sido la encargada de crear 'Game of Thrones Ascent', un juego social que verá la luz en Facebook y del que, actualmente, ya está disponible su versión beta.

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'Game of Thrones Ascent' viene a ser la versión de tablero existente de 'Juego de Tronos' sólo que transportada al universo de las redes sociales de tal forma que, donde antes jugaban 6 participantes, ahora podrán hacerlo 500 millones de personas (según estimaciones, ya que los usuarios de Facebook son muchos más).


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Otras diferencias con respecto a esta versión online, tienen que ver con el personaje que seleccionará cada jugador. Si en la edición de tablero cada jugador representaba un personaje conocido del universo de 'Juego de Tronos', en esta ocasión y por razones de masificación de jugadores, cada participante se meterá en el papel de un noble perteneciente a una de las grandes casas de la historia.

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Con 'Game of Thrones Ascent', Disruptor Beam busca llevar fielmente la historia original a Facebook con detalles como alianzas o traiciones en un entorno donde primará la estrategia.


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Disruptor Beam, es consciente de los fans que amparan esta conocida obra literaria y televisiva por lo que han puesto especial cuidado en el desarrollo del juego social, planteándonos el mapa de 'Westeros' como escenario donde se desenvolverán las historias e interacciones de los usuarios. 

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Por su parte, James Costos, vicepresidente de HBO Global Licensing, dijo: "Somos conscientes de que una de las razones por las que Game of Thrones ha tenido tanto éxito es debido a su gran, y siempre solidaria, comunidad de fans. Por esta razón, estamos encantados de dar a nuestros fans la oportunidad de sumergirse aún más en el mundo de Poniente y vivir los cuentos de intriga, sacrificio y engaño inspirados por las historias que les gustan. "


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La beta de 'Game of Thrones Ascent' ya está disponible en Facebook (a través del botón 'me gusta' y aprobación posterior por parte de Disruptor Beam), por lo que el lanzamiento oficial podría estar a la vuelta de la esquina.


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Game of Thrones Ascent is the name of an upcoming social game developed by Disruptor Beam in cooperation with George R.R. Martin and HBO. At the moment, beta testing has begun on Facebook.
There already is a Game of Thrones board game, and that might be considered a kind of social game, too. Still, there is a huge difference between playing a game with up to 6 players, and doing approximately the same thing with 500 million other people. I’m saying “approximately the same thing” cause in the first scenario you are actually interacting with the other players, and you’re also seeing their faces, while in the second scenario, you are sitting in front of your computer clicking away, in a virtual world.

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There are plenty of other differences between the board game and the social one. For example, in the board game, people have the major characters from the books and the series at their disposal. On the other hand, in the social game, they will lead the life of a noble pertaining to one of the great houses. Despite not playing a major character, people will be facing the same problems from the books and the HBO series: alliances, betrayal and what seems to be a never-ending war for the Iron Throne. The major goal of the developers of Game of Thrones Ascent was to bring story and strategy together. It remains to be seen if they have succeeded.

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Jon Radoff, CEO of Disruptor Beam, stated: “Everyone at Disruptor Beam was a huge fan of Game of Thrones long before we began working on the game, so we recognize that other fans expect character-driven conflict and intrigue to take center stage in our new game. Westeros is the perfect setting to deliver on our vision of weaving stories through decisions and social interactions. Game of Thrones Ascent will bring the world of Westeros to the over 500 million social game players in the market today, featuring original artwork in a highly engaging game experience that is, most importantly, fun for fans and their friends!”
On the other hand, James Costos, VP of HBO Global Licensing, added: “We recognize that one of the reasons Game of Thrones has been so successful is because of its large and ever-supportive fan community. For this reason, we are delighted to give our fans the opportunity to dive even further into the world of Westeros and live out tales of intrigue, sacrifice and deception inspired by the stories they love.”



As of October 2012, Facebook has 1 billion active users. However, it is rather obvious that not all of these users will show interest in playing Game of Thrones Ascent. Some of these users use the social network strictly for keeping in touch with friends and family, others for professional reasons and not at last, despite the global popularity of the books/series/board games, there might be a great number of people who simply are not into Game of Thrones.



Beta invites are already given away on Facebook, which means that it won’t be long till the official launch of the social game. In order to be eligible for a beta invite, Facebook users must first Like the Game of Thrones Ascent page. Secondly, Facebook users who do not accept friend requests or who do not allow messaging from non-friends, cannot receive invites. More details are available on the Disruptor Beam website.
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viernes, 21 de diciembre de 2012

Making Of Game Of Thrones Season 3: Art Direction


Game of Thrones Beer / La Cerveza de Juego de Tronos

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Para nuestra suerte HBO y la cervecería OMMEGANG han decidido establecer un acuerdo de colaboración para la creación de una serie de cervezas dedicada a Juego de Tronos.

La empresa, afincada en Nueva york desde 1997, está especializada en cervezas al estilo belga. Aunque se trata de una marca joven, sus productos ya han tenido un amplio reconocimiento en este sector del zumo de cebada. En 2006 su cerveza Hennepin Farmhouse Ale conquisto el segundo puesto en la Copa del Mundo de Cerveza.

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La primera elaboración de la serie será una blonde ale que llamarán Iron Throne y la fecha de lanzamiento será el mismo día en que se estrena en los USA la tercera temporada de Juego de Tronos, osea, el 31 de Marzo de 2013.
La botella de 750ml con graduación 6,5% y costará $8.50 dólares USA. 

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Para tener la información de primera mano os invito a visitar su página Web y allí podreis leer los dos comunicados oficiales que han emitido en NEWS los días 17 y 18, podeis pulsar en el logotipo para acceder a ella.

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  Brewery Ommegang and HBO® announce first-of-its-kind collaboration behind Game of Thrones®

December 18, 2012
Belgian-style brewery develops Iron Throne, a blonde ale, crafted in the spirit of the hit TV series 
(COOPERSTOWN, NY) Brewery Ommegang and HBO are partnering on a series of beers inspired by the critically-acclaimed drama Game of Thrones.  Launching in tandem with the season three debut on March 31, Iron Throne, a blonde ale, is the inaugural beer in the series and the result of a creative collaboration between Brewmaster Phil Leinhart and HBO.
Unlike previous efforts by brewers which were typically executed as ‘brewed under license’ arrangements or straightforward product placement pushes, the collaboration between Ommegang and HBO is focused on developing unique beers that are named and crafted to directly tie into themes and nuances of the medieval-like fantasy realm of Westeros and the surrounding kingdoms, where the competition to sit on the Iron Throne is fierce and deadly.
Both HBO and Ommegang take great pride in a shared reputation for producing the best in their respective fields: award-winning series that are lauded as some of the best written and produced programming on TV, and award-winning beers recognized as amongst the most elegant and well-crafted. 
“We are extremely pleased to have selected Brewery Ommegang, while there’s a lot of competition in the marketplace, Ommegang’s expertise and attention to detail in the industry make them the perfect fit for the Game of Thrones brand,” said Josh 
Goodstadt, Director, Global Licensing, HBO. “Capturing the authenticity, essence and nature of the show, Iron Throne has the richness, quality and all of the elements one would expect in fine ale.”
“HBO has been the definitive producer of high-quality, innovative and ‘water-cooler-worthy’ original programming, and Game of Thrones continues that legacy,” said Simon Thorpe, President and CEO of Brewery Ommegang and Duvel Moortgat USA.  “What better partner for our brewery which prides itself on re-imagining the best of beer?  Game of Thrones is rich, fascinating, complex, daring and unexpected.  Many lovers of Ommegang feel the same way about our fine ales.  We think it’s a unique partnership for two unique brands.”
“No one enjoys their job more than I do -- producing and developing new brews to delight lovers of fine beer,” said Phil Leinhart, Brewmaster at Brewery Ommegang, “Add to that the opportunity to collaborate on a beer based on the cultural phenomenon of Game of Thrones and exploring ways to make the beer truly reflect aspects from the show.  It made us approach development in a completely new way and I think the first edition Iron Throne reveals that.  With a Lannister currently on the throne, it made sense to do a delicate, but piercing Golden Blonde Ale with Noble hops.  Iron Throne is certainly fair in color and soft in appearance, yet it still possesses a complexity and bite to be on guard for.”
Iron Throne will be nationally available on draft and in 750ml bottles, for the suggested retail price of $8.50 per bottle, beginning in mid- to late-March and will be followed by the launch of additional beers.

Ommegang and HBO® announce first-of-its-kind collaboration behind hit drama Game of Thrones®

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Brewery Ommegang and HBO are partnering on a series of beers in support of the critically-acclaimed drama Game of Thrones.  Launching in tandem with the season three debut, Iron Throne Blonde Ale is the inaugural beer in the series. The result of a creative collaboration between Brewmaster Phil Leinhart and HBO, the new Iron Throne Blonde Ale will launch nationwide timed to the show’s third season debut this spring on March 31.
The collaboration between Ommegang and HBO is focused on developing unique beers that directly tie into themes, characters and nuances of the medieval-like fantasy realm of Westeros and the surrounding kingdoms, where the competition to sit on the Iron Throne is fierce and deadly.
Iron Throne Blonde Ale will be nationally available on draft and in 750ml bottles, for the suggested retail price of $8.50 per bottle, beginning in mid- to late March.
For more information please contact Allison Capozza at Allison@ommegang.com or at 1-607-544-1800 ext . 805 
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sábado, 15 de diciembre de 2012

Crusader Kings II: A Game of Thrones

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Paradox' excellent Crusader Kings II becomes, with an exhaustively extensive range of modifications - from the map to the characters to the very political structure of the game - just about the perfect Game of Thrones video game.

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There is an Awesome Game of Thrones Video Game.

You Can Play it Right Now.


Over the weekend, the first playable release of Crusader Kings II: A Game of Thrones was made available for public download. And it is already pretty much the perfect Game of Thrones video game.

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I mentioned in my review of Crusader Kings II earlier in the year that the systems put in place by developers Paradox seemed ideally suited to George R R Martin's fantasy universe. While there are larger things going on like Kingdoms falling and wars being fought, CKII places just as much importance on the more personal side of feudal rule: marriage, politics, alliances and back-stabbing. Which just so happens to b the same blending of the big and small picture that that makes GoT that much more appealing to a wider audience than your standard fantasy tale.


It was only last week, then, that in lieu of a decent official Game of Thrones title I was recommending people keep an eye out for a Game of Thrones mod for Crusader Kings II instead. Turns out you didn't have to wait long, because it's not only been suddenly released, but it's already surprisingly playable and, more impressive, comprehensive.

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Beginning during Robert's Rebellion against the mad King Aerys, CKII:GoT lets you play as any title-holder in Westeros. And I do mean any. The mod team has certainly done their research, as going beyond the big names like Aerys, Robert and Ned Stark are hundreds of lesser lords and officials, some featuring as characters in the books/TV show, others only mentioned briefly or in passing.

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What does this mean? Everything I said about the main game in my review applies here, only everything I loved about CKII is now magnified, because I'm not playing as some random English Duke, I can play as Ned Stark. Walder Frey is there, and he has 100 kids, and they can all be married off to unsuspecting husbands/wives/victims. Even The Wall and the Night's Watch are there, though without Wildlings in this beta release, they're not doing much.

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Honestly, it's worth a download just to use it as an interactive Game of Thrones encyclopaedia, clicking through the family trees and lineages and histories not only learning about the world, but admiring the amount of work that's gone into this mod.

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In terms of what it adds or changes to the vanilla CKII, there's nothing too different. There's a new war system in place to better handle the nature of the conflict (since it's one giant civil conflict), a new assassination system and the incorporation of knights into the character system. Aside from that, and some welcome (and extensive) re-skinning of CKII's graphics, things play mostly the same as they do in the standard game. Some added, extra events - winter is coming, prisoners demanding trial by combat - are a nice touch.

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I haven't run into too many issues so far, but I've only been playing as the Starks, and I've only been playing over the weekend. I'm sure something will pop up sooner or later, this being the first beta release of a mod, but whatever. It works, and it's stable enough to enjoy. Know though that it does need some balancing, especially with regards to how strong King Aerys' forces are early on. Get past the early wars, though, and things seem to settle back down to a more normal pace.

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If you're a strategy game veteran, you'll have no problems here. Those who are big GoT fans but who haven't played a game like Crusader Kings II, don't panic; it may look complex, but it's surprisingly easy to get a handle on, and you can have enjoyable games only knowing the very basics of its structure. Later playthroughs, where you can dig a little deeper, will only get better.
You can download the mod at the link below. Note that, being a mod, you'll need a copy of Crusader Kings II first, which you can get here.

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UPDATE - Seems Crusader Kings II is $10 on Amazon, or $12.50 as part of a deal including other Paradox games. Great timing, that!

A GAME OF THRONES v1.02, A MOD FOR CRUSADER KINGS II [Official Site]

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Game of Thrones PS3

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In this 30plus hour action RPG, players will enter Westeros, the gritty and medieval fantasy world made internationally popular by the acclaimed book and TV series. As one of two original characters with disparate motivations, both former soldiers of Robert's Rebellion, players will forge alliances and wage battles as they play a pivotal role in the ongoing war for power between the Houses of Westeros. Their journey will span numerous quests, during which they will interact with many characters and make key decisions that impact the realm.

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Standing before the majesty and bitter isolation of the Wall or walking through the streets and alleys of King's Landing, players will not simply pass by locations and characters integral to the series; they will explore and interact with them, meeting and learning about the people and history that defines them and their importance. Key decisions and major events will have meaningful impact on Westeros, allowing the player to witness how the game world evolves over time based on their actions or inactions.

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Moreover, Game of Thrones introduces an innovative "active slowdown tactical combat engine" in which combat mirrors the series' thoughtful approach to war and politics: fighting slows but never stops entirely, forcing the player to make quick, pressured choices before their enemy strikes again. In this way, combat mirrors the series' thoughtful approach to war and politics. In early 2012, with this epic new Game of Thrones game, fans will have a chance to not simply read or watch the story, but to take an active role in the riveting drama as it unfolds.

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With an original story written under the supervision of George R. R. Martin, filled with characters and locations straight from the pages of the beloved fantasy saga - including the likenesses of stars from the cast of the hit HBO TV adaptation, Game of Thrones promises to deliver the ultimate interactive RPG experience for fans of its gritty, sophisticated medieval fantasy.

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Details


  • BECOME A PART OF THE GAME OF THRONES SAGA
    • Play as multiple characters, embark on numerous quests, and make key decisions that have meaningful impact on Westeros in this 30plus hour action RPG epic! 
  • AN EXCLUSIVE NEW ADVENTURE DRIPPING WITH AUTHENTICITY
    • For fans hungry for more Game of Thrones content, the game's story - available nowhere else - opens up another part of George R. R. Martin's enthralling world, putting players in the shoes of two former soldiers of Robert's Rebellion who have made choices that led them in different directions. Now, despite divergent goals, they must come together to deal with common enemies, surviving countless battles and foiling the plot that threatens the kingdom.
  • FEEL TIME SLOW IN THE HEAT OF BATTLE
    • Combat mirrors the series' thoughtful approach to war and politics: fighting slows but never stops entirely, forcing the player to make quick, pressured choices before their enemy strikes again.



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miércoles, 12 de diciembre de 2012

El Internet: Edición Game of Thrones

El mapa de la Internet al estilo Game of Thrones
Haz clic en la imagen para verlo en grande


La revista El Economista comisionó este mapa ilustrando el Internet al estilo Game of Thrones, creado por David Parkins.

En él, pueden apreciar regiones tales como Appleachia, Amazonia, Google Earth, y Fortress Facebook, entre otros. La ilustración viene a raíz de un interesante artículo que desglosa la actividad de las entidades más importantes de la web titulado “Technology Giants at War: Another Game of Thrones” (“Otro Juego de Tronos” en español).

A diferencia de décadas anteriores, el panorama en línea es cada vez más complicado. En los 1980 estuvo la guerra entre IBM y Apple; en los 1990, Microsoft vs Netscape; sin embargo, el panorama de hoy es un juego de innovación, contenido, y quién proveerá la mejor “experiencia” a futuro con una combinación de implementación web con periféricos (entiéndase como “más tablets y smartphones“).
¿Cuál será tu casa para este “invierno” que se avecina?


 


Puedes leer el artículo original (en inglés) entrando en este enlace.

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